Jr. Analog Layout Engineer

Pravarta Labs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pravarta Labs LLP in Bengaluru is seeking a junior analog layout engineer to deepen expertise in IC layout implementation and verification, working with a team to deliver layouts that meet industry best practices with minimal rework.

You will work on analog/mixed-signal block layout, floorplanning, device matching and DRC/LVS checks, under guidance from senior layout engineers. This on-site role requires strong fundamentals and good communication.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of electronics and semiconductor physics.
• Strong fundamentals in IC layout concepts and reliability.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Analog and mixed-signal block layout under senior guidance.
• Floorplanning, device matching, guards and latch-up prevention.
• Run and fix DRC and LVS checks.
• Respond to layout review comments with minimal rework.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

IC layout principles

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech in Electronics or ECE

B.Sc./M.Sc in Electronics or VLSI

Tools

Virtuoso XL/Assura

Calibre DRC/LVS

Python/SKILL scripting

Job description

Job Summary

Pravartas Design team is looking for a junior analog layout engineer who is eager to deepen expertise in IC layout implementation and verification, working with the team to deliver layouts that follow industry best practices without significant rework from layout reviews.

Role

• Full-time position
• Open to graduates of the 2024 to 2026 batches

What you will work on

• Analog and mixed-signal block layout under the guidance of senior layout engineers
• Floorplanning, device matching, guard rings and latch-up prevention
• Running and fixing DRC and LVS
• Responding to layout review comments with minimal rework

Qualifications

B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics (Engineering or Science), VLSI Design and Technology, or VLSI Design and Embedded Systems.

Required skill set

• Solid understanding of electronics and semiconductor physics, preferably to degree level
• Strong fundamentals in IC layout principles, IC reliability and failure mechanisms
• Good verbal and / or written communication

Differentiators

• Knowledge of custom mixed-signal design flows, CMOS / BCD / FinFET technologies and device physics
• Understanding of analog layout techniques such as floorplanning, matching, latch-up prevention and verification
• Exposure to CAD tools (Virtuoso XL / Assura, Calibre DRC / LVS)
• Scripting in SKILL / Perl / Python is a plus

Prior training and experience

A training completion certificate in IC layout, or an experience letter with a reference who can confirm your experience. The application form asks for the one that applies to you.

Work location

This role is fully on-site at our Bengaluru office, where our team works together in person. We do not offer hybrid or remote working.